Author: I love this story! And I love writing!

Hilu: Yes we all know how much you love writing.

Author: Well it's fun! And it lets me use the imagination in me that runs rampant if not well controlled or exhausted!

Hilu: Well as long as you don't run rampant we will all be fine.

Author: laughs Well here is the next chapter!

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Chapter 12

Kirana ran crying to King Enma's office. When she got there she did not even wait for the ogre to tell her she could go in, she just ran in. When she got in the office King Enma looked up startled. Then he saw who it was and saw the piercing and knew why she was there.

"King Enma I screwed up! I used my Jagan on Botan. I need to be punished. You should make me work with the Reikai Tantei. Or banish me to Ningenkai, or even Makai," she said through her tears.

Enma looked thoughtful then called in the ogre and told him to have Botan gather the tear gems that were sure to be scattered all along the halls between the office and the girls room. The ogre nodded and did as he was told.

Enma turned to Kirana, "Kirana, why did you use your Jagan on Botan? I thought she was your friend… why would you use that kind of manuplitation on her?"

"Because… I was all alone on my birthday and no one here cares! To you all I am just a weapon that can't be released! But I am a person! I have feelings too! But no one cares! No one notices when I am upset! I don't even matter to my own family… they all left me…" Kirana ended her speech on a sob.

Enma nodded. He knew that this day would come. He would have to keep her in Reikai for at least one more year before the Reikai Tantei would even consider her to be a part of the team. And he knew Youko and Kurama both would be dead set against it, but if he was right the rest would want to see what she can do. And she would prove to them to be very valuable.

Turning to Kirana again he said, "Kirana, if you will behave yourself for one more year I will arrange a meeting with the Reikai Tantei, plus I will let you go to Ningenkai for your eighteenth birthday with Botan, and Kurama, and you can do whatever you like for the entire day. But no more running away. No more making everyone here worry about you because we can't find you. And most of all, you have to promise not to tell your brother about this deal we are making. Is this understood?"

Kirana looked up not believeing what she was hearing. She was going to join the Reikai Tantei. She would meet Hiei in one year! She couldn't believe her good fortune. She knew she would be able to do as King Enma asked.

"Yes, sir. I will behave and I will make sure Kurama and Youko know nothing about this. Thank you so much!" Kirana said trying not to cry again.

King Enma smiled as she left the room. This little girl had worked her way into his heart. She was like the daughter he never had. Somehow she had wormed her way into his heart and like her brother he would do anything for her. However unlike her brother he knew what was really best for her. He knew she had to be free. He knew she had to join the Reikai Tantei, and he knew that she would do anything to be seen by those around her as a person.

The next week Kurama came to see Kirana. It was hot in the palace and Kirana was in a bikini, sitting outside in the sun tanning. She was also thinking of how she would tell Youko about the piercing. She knew that once it was seen it would be Youko yelling at her not Kurama. But she was more worried about the disappointment she would see in Kurama's green eyes.

Kurama saw his sister sitting outside in the sun and that's when he saw the ring in her belly button. He was upset. Moreimmediately Youko was beyond furious. Kurama could no longer control the body Youko was out and would lash out at his disobeadent little sister.

Kirana heard him approach and knew it was Youko. She could sense the energy and she stood up quickly. She was hoping to get an explination out before he could start a tirade, because then she would not be able to get in a single word.

"Kirana! What were you thinking? I thought I told you not to get that thing. That is not appropriate for a demoness. I demand that you take it out right now! If you don't I will rip it out myself!" Youko yelled.

"Let me explain. I have already talked to King –" Kirana started before Youko cut her off.

"NO! I don't care who you talked to I told you no and that should be enough! You are only seventeen and you will listen to me! Now take it out!" Youko yelled.

"NO! I already talked to King Enma and we have everything worked out," she said quickly.

"Kirana," Youko said his voice dangerously low, "this is your last chance take it out and change your clothes."

Just then Botan came out and saw Youko and blushed, "Hey guys! Youko? What is going on. You look upset."

That's when Kirana noticed what had been going on around her. Botan liked her brother. She now knew how to make Youko see reason.

"Botan tell Youko that I already talked to King Enma about the belly button ring," Kirana said carefully.

Botan blinked, "Yes you did. Is that why Youko is upset? Youko it's not that big of a deal. In fact I don't mind. She just wanted someone to spend her birthday with her. Besides its not like its never happened before. Well, never by Kirana, but you know,"

Kirana groaned inwardly. She knew Youko would pick up on that one and start his tirade all over again this time for using the Jagan on Botan.

"WHAT! You did not use the Jagan on Botan to get that damn thing did you?" Youko roared.

"Well… yes, but like Botan said, I just wanted someone to pay attention to me," Kirana said.

"That does not matter! We went through this a long time ago and we discussed how you are not to ever use that to get your way! You did this on purpose, didn't you? You were trying to punish me for not being able to be here for your birthday weren't you?" Youko said.

"You are so conceited! No, frankly I just wanted someone to be with me on my birthday! I didn't want to be alone anymore! Don't you get it? I am not seen as a person here. I am just a tool. Apparently to you too," she finished tears gathering in her eyes as she began to run.

She transformed into the fastest form she had and knew she would outrun anyone. She made it to her room and locked the door. She began crying liquid tears running down her face and tear gems falling on the bed. That's when she remembered what she had learned about koorimes. The gems they cry are pure. Clear. Hers were a beautiful sea green. Suddenly she hated them. She hated anything that made her different. She began to cry harder not wanting to be different anymore.

Kirana sat in her room and cried with music blaring until she realized that it was Kurama knocking on her door not Youko. So she turned off the mush and let him in tears still falling all around her.

"Kirana, I am so sorry. I know you are upset with me, and I wish –" Kurama began.

Kirana interrupted him, "Why am I so different from everyone else?"

That's when Kurama noticed what she had in her hands. It was a tear gem. And it was a vibrant sea green. And then he realized why she had wanted the belly button ring. And why she thrived on things from Ningenkai. She felt like she didn't belong. Kurama walked over to his sister and pulled her into a hug.

"Kirana, I wish I could make you happy. But now I know why you are so upset. I do wish I had been here for your birthday if only to prove to you how much I love you as you. I will never understand what you are feeling, but I know someone who will. And I think I will talk to King Enma and see if you can meet him. I hope that maybe you can find some of the answers you are looking for," Kurama said upset that he could not help her. He released her from the hug and headed out the door.

"Don't leave me. Kurama please don't leave me. Brother, don't leave me alone again!" Kirana said beginning to cry again.

Kurama walked back into the room and shut the door locking it and then pulled his little sister back into his arms. They sat there for a long time neither one saying a word. Kirana knew he would never understand, but she also knew that he loved her for who she was, and that was more important. She wanted to stay with him, but knew that she had to stay in Reikai for one more year. She sighed, and stood up.

"Brother, will you spar with me?" she asked quietly.

"Not with you in that," Kurama answered.

Kirana laughed, "Meet me in the usual place in fifteen minutes, and don't worry about me meeting Hiei, I don't need him I have you."

Kurama sighed, "Okay, Sis, but I will only spar on one condition."

"What is that?" she asked.

"Don't let me win," Kurama said.

As he walked out the door Kirana laughed. Then she changed and met her brother outside to begin sparring.

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Author: That was so sad! Poor Kirana!

Hilu: I know, I wish I could make her feel better, but we can't do that.

Author: I know. I just wish I could… wait I can… I am the author

Hilu: What are you going to do?

Author: walks out of the room

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